I've got a 12' x 8' barn-shaped storage barn, built entirely of wood. Its primary purpose is a water well house, and the well tank and plumbing is at the end of the shed, taking up the width and just three feet of the depth of the shed. It is of 2x4 construction, and was built seven years ago. It is a very sturdy shed, but the double "barn" doors are starting to fall apart, so they will be replaced by a slightly narrower, single outward-opening door made from scratch.
I have a heat lamp and pipe insulation to keep the well pipes and the pressure tank from freezing, and that is working fine. I'm looking to completely insulate and finish the inside of the shed, put a second light and switch in it, and three 110V outlets. It is in central Oklahoma, so it does not get crazy cold here - minus 10 degrees F is the coldest I ever remember!
Here's the questions: For insulation, I was figuring standard fiberglass roll insulation and then drywalling over that. Is a vapor barrier necessary? Would spray foam insulation work better? Which is less expensive? The only heat this shed will see, is the heat lamp I have in there for the plumbing. What little wiring that'll be done, will be in conduit over the drywall, with three 110V outlets and one additional light.
Next, I intend to reinforce the existing single-layer 1/2" plywood floor with an overlay of 5/8" plywood, finished on one side. I found some black and white textured vinyl tile in 12"x12" squares, for the floor covering. Anything special to keep this down on the floor without having it curl or come loose? There will be only bicycles and lawn tools on it - no mowers or anything else wheeled.
Last, the exterior wall is only a 1/8"-thick pressed board that is holding up just fine, but I want to put corrugated metal panels over that, for both looks and durability. If I apply the metal directly over the currently-painted exterior wall material, what is the potential for mold to develop between the metal and the wall covering?
The goal is to have the shed hold all of my powered and non-powered lawn tools (except my riding mower, which lives in the shop), plus have a small workbench out there so I do not have to go back and forth to the shop for stuff; keep the plumbing warm in the winter, and have a nice shed at the same time.
I've seen some pretty amazing single-car garages on here that are not a hell of a lot bigger than my little shed...and I've seen one or two sheds, too.
Simple questions, maybe, but I'm looking for ideas.
I have a heat lamp and pipe insulation to keep the well pipes and the pressure tank from freezing, and that is working fine. I'm looking to completely insulate and finish the inside of the shed, put a second light and switch in it, and three 110V outlets. It is in central Oklahoma, so it does not get crazy cold here - minus 10 degrees F is the coldest I ever remember!
Here's the questions: For insulation, I was figuring standard fiberglass roll insulation and then drywalling over that. Is a vapor barrier necessary? Would spray foam insulation work better? Which is less expensive? The only heat this shed will see, is the heat lamp I have in there for the plumbing. What little wiring that'll be done, will be in conduit over the drywall, with three 110V outlets and one additional light.
Next, I intend to reinforce the existing single-layer 1/2" plywood floor with an overlay of 5/8" plywood, finished on one side. I found some black and white textured vinyl tile in 12"x12" squares, for the floor covering. Anything special to keep this down on the floor without having it curl or come loose? There will be only bicycles and lawn tools on it - no mowers or anything else wheeled.
Last, the exterior wall is only a 1/8"-thick pressed board that is holding up just fine, but I want to put corrugated metal panels over that, for both looks and durability. If I apply the metal directly over the currently-painted exterior wall material, what is the potential for mold to develop between the metal and the wall covering?
The goal is to have the shed hold all of my powered and non-powered lawn tools (except my riding mower, which lives in the shop), plus have a small workbench out there so I do not have to go back and forth to the shop for stuff; keep the plumbing warm in the winter, and have a nice shed at the same time.
I've seen some pretty amazing single-car garages on here that are not a hell of a lot bigger than my little shed...and I've seen one or two sheds, too.
Simple questions, maybe, but I'm looking for ideas.
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